President Bola Tinubu is currently in a meeting with the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara; Dr Peter Odili, a former governor of the state; and other Rivers stakeholders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting, taking place amidst the escalating political crisis between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is assumed to be centered on resolving the ongoing discord. Wike was previously observed at the State House. Also present at the meeting are the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, and the Rivers State deputy governor, Dr. Ngozi Ordu

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The crisis in Rivers State has resulted in various consequences, such as the demolition of the state House of Assembly complex and the imposition of security blockades at the Assembly entrance. The House of Representatives has outlined reasons why it will not assume the functions of the Rivers State, currently embroiled in the feud between Fubara and Wike.

Key events in the crisis include Fubara accusing Wike of embezzling N9 billion from Rivers State and vowing to expose the alleged corruption. In response to Fubara’s accusations, Wike stated that he was ready for any confrontation. Despite the ongoing crisis, Fubara expressed hope that the situation would be resolved, referring to it as a “father and son problem.”

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